The Curator Series: French Fashion
French Fashion in The Bowes Museum’s collection With few surviving items of clothing belonging to Joséphine Bowes, the museum has
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The Curator Series: Joséphine Bowes’ love of Fashion
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles to learn about Joséphine Bowes’ interest in fashion, both historic and contemporary,
Exhibiting Artist Talks: Charlotte Hodes
From Inspiration to Installation with Charlotte Hodes Join artist, Charlotte Hodes‘ to learn about her art practice and how art
A Woman of Taste and Fashion Spotlight Tour
Join Rachel Whitworth, Curator of Fashion & Textiles for an insightful introduction to the new Joséphine: A Woman of Taste
Mother’s Day Lunch
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious two or three-course Sunday lunch at Café Bowes, overlooking the picturesque parterre. Enjoy fresh,
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Celebrate in style this Mother’s Day. Treat your loved ones to a delicious afternoon tea, served with a glass of
Contemporary Dance Workshop with Eliot Smith Dance
In this Contemporary Dance Workshop, participants will be guided through a fun and energetic session with a professional dancer from
Hive Tour
In this 30-minute Hive Tour, Co-Production Curator, Eleanor Thirlway will discuss the making of the co-produced ‘Bringing the outside in’
Framing Fashion Curator Talk
Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy a 30-minute talk about The Bowes Museum’s Vivienne Westwood exhibition, Framing Fashion, led by Curator of
Ceramics Tour
Curator of Fine Art and Design, Howard Coutts will be introducing the history of Chinese porcelain in a specialist Ceramics
Handling Table
Volunteers will be allowing visitors to get hands-on access to a range of interesting items from the collections at a
Young Curators Taster Day
The museum’s popular Young Curators programme returns in 2025, enabling young people aged 16 – 21 to be involved in
Recycled Garden
Embark on an art adventure in Recycled Garden, an interactive drop-in workshop based in the Blue Picture Gallery. Designed to
Artist Makers: Charlie Brookes
Join ceramic artist Charlie Brookes, as she welcomes spring in this nature inspired creative workshop. Drop-in activity in the Create
Artist Makers: Vibrant Vases
Take inspiration from Bowes’ bold and beautiful ceramics to brighten up your home this spring. Artist Betty Brown will help
